(30/9/2025) Events Officer

About us

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) is the leading advocate for surgical standards, professionalism and surgical education in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The College is a not-for-profit organisation that represents more than 8600 surgeons and 1300 surgical trainees and Specialist International Medical Graduates.

RACS also supports healthcare and surgical education in the Asia-Pacific region and is a substantial funder of surgical research. There are nine surgical specialties in Australasia being: Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Urology and Vascular Surgery.

About the role

In this role you will support the planning and delivery of meetings, events, and activities for our Fellows, Trainees, and medical students, as well as the work of the Victorian State Committee.

As the Events Officer, you will:

- Coordinate and deliver a range of Victorian events, from planning through to evaluation.

- Support the Victorian State Manager and Committee with administration, governance, and communication.

- Manage correspondence, prepare committee materials, and keep records up to date.

- Assist with member engagement, including new Fellow welcome packs, award nominations, and enquiries from Fellows and Trainees.

- Maintain the Victorian State Office webpage and produce the electronic newsletter.

- Build relationships with external organisations to strengthen RACS’ visibility in Victoria.

- Contribute to financial and reporting requirements and work as part of a small, supportive team.

This role is part time, 3 days per week.

We are looking for someone who has:

- Experience coordinating and delivering events.

- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Confidence working with a wide range of people, including members, event attendees, and external partners.

- Strong organisational and time management skills, with attention to detail.

- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Flexibility to work after hours or weekends when events require it.

Benefits and culture

At our organisation, we are proud to have a positive impact on improving health outcomes in the community. Our people are especially important to us, we treat everyone fairly and are mindful of our colleagues and their wellbeing. Working at RACS, you will thrive in our environment where we recognise that we are all one team. Our employees are at their best when they have balance in their lives, so by joining our team you will have:

- flexibility to combine working from home with time spent in the office

- RACS Professional Development Framework (Grow at RACS)

- access to a wellbeing app

- additional, gifted leave at the end of the year

- access to online learning portal THRIVE with a catalogue of 89,000+ courses

- access to an Employee Assistance Program which includes counselling for personal and work-related issues, support for family members, legal support, career development and planning, nutrition & lifestyle advice as well as financial counselling

We genuinely care about our employees’ health and wellbeing and encourage our people to bring their whole selves to work.

How to apply?

To apply for this role please submit your application by clicking on the “Apply Now” button to submit a cover letter and resume.

Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in.

Enquiries can be directed to careers@surgeons.org; however, applications emailed to this address will not be accepted.

RACS is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our workforce. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people as the traditional landowners of Australia and Māori as the tangatawhenua (people of the land) of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Māori and building an environment that is inclusive, culturally safe and appropriate.

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